How-To — Rhode Island

How To: Fishing Rhode Island Throughout the Season with Hogy Lure Products

Posted by Jamie Costa on

A complete guide to fishing Rhode Island waters, Chris Connelly of Narragansett takes us through a typical fishing season from early spring to mid fall. Some areas include Newport, Block Island and Narragansett bay where anglers can target species from striped bass to false albacore with common Hogy Lure products such as the heavy minnow jig, the sand eel jig and the epoxy jig lure.

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Pro Talk: Casting Soft Baits for False Albacore

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Jim Barr to discuss casting the Hogy Originals to False Albacore from Rhode Island to New York. Here's what we learned..  Capt. Jim BarrWesbite: www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Location: Near shore waters from Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island to Fishers Island, New York. Tides: Moving water helps but is not key, but primarily ebbing tides, however individual preferences vary depending on the location, tide stage, time of day and moon stage. Approach: Locating fish is primarily visual in this fishery, however good searching baits can be where no fish are evident. Looking for signs of breaking fish, surface...

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Pro Talk: Bay Anchovy Sand Eel Jigs for Rhode Island Bonito & Albies

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Jim Barr to discuss jigging for Rhode Island bontio & albies with the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures. Here's what we learned...  Capt. Jim BarrWebsite: www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Location: Near shore waters from Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island to Fishers Island, New York. Narragansett Bay, Little Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Southcoast Salt Ponds Tides: Moving water is key, but primarily ebbing tides, however individual preferences vary depending on the location, tide stage, time of day and moon stage. Approach: Locating fish is primarily visual in this fishery. Looking for signs of breaking fish, surface bird activity and using...

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How-To: Choosing the Best Striper Lures for Worm Hatches

Posted by Capt. Ross Gallagher on

Tips for targeting shallow water light tackle stripers during the worm hatch with Hogy Worm Hatch Soft Baits and Rigging.

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Pro Talk: Drift Fishing Soft Baits for Fluke

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with commercial fisherman, Brian Yacino, to discuss drift fishing the Hogy Skinny Series soft bait for fluke in Point Judith, Rhode Island. Here's what we learned..  Location: Point Judith, RI Tides: Flood tide. Approach: Fluke are constantly on the move, but will take up residence in an area for a few weeks before moving again. This technique is designed to be used in deeper water (30′ – 60′) when fish are holding over  pebble or sandy bottom. When commercial fishing, it’s common to fish up to 7 rods at one time. Brian’s Work Bench: For the past...

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